Newswise — WHO:SBUMC Multidisciplinary Team of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) specialists
Keynote Speaker:Marla Dubinsky, M.D., Director, Pediatric IBD ProgramCedars Sinai Hospital in California
Dr. Dubinsky will discuss the advantages of serological testing for IBD, as well as markers of activity and metabolite testing for immunomodulators. She will incorporate this information into a discussion of managing complex IBD patients.
Panelists:Ramona Rajapakse, M.D., SBUMC GastroenterologistJeffrey Morgenstern, M.D., SBUMC PediatricianDavid Rivadeneira, M.D., SBUMC SurgeonSeth Mankes, M.D., SBUMC Radiologist
WHAT:This CME conference and dinner, sponsored by Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals, covers state-of-the-art practices in diagnosing and treating IBD. Featured presentations and discussions include: immunomodulators versus biologic treatment, what is new in IBD radiology, innovative surgical techniques to treat disease, and special needs of the pediatric population.
WHEN:Thursday, July 24, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE:Watermill Caterers, 711 Smithtown By-Pass, Smithtown, N.Y.
WHY: With more than one million Americans living with IBD and approximately 30,000 cases diagnosed each year, primary care practitioners need to understand the latest in diagnosing and treating IBD. The SBUMC multidisciplinary team dedicated to caring for IBD patients created the program to share their expertise with community physicians and other healthcare professionals.
RSVP:Beth at SBUMC (631) 444-5226 or (631) 942-2895
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